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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,665.25, 13,000.04 and 2,509.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,665.25, 13,000.04 and 2,509.25 is: 3,764.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,665.25 : 13,000.04 = 2,509.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,665.25/13,000.04 = 2,509.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,665.25x = 13,000.04 × 2,509.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,665.25x = 32,620,350.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,620,350.37/8,665.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,764.50

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